Microsoft Solutions Framework
Microsoft Solutions Framework
White Paper
Published: June 2003 For more information on Microsoft Solutions Framework, see http://www.microsoft.com/msf
Microsoft Solutions Framework version 3.0 Overview
Contents
Abstract 3
Audience 3
Introduction 3
MSF Origins and Brief History 4
MSF and Microsoft Operations Framework 6
Key MSF Terms 6
Foundational Principles 8
MSF Models 15
MSF Disciplines 18
Microsoft’s Use of MSF 21
Implementing MSF 23
Summary 24
Appendix: MSF, Industry Standards, and Methodologies 25
Credits
Contributors
Geoffrey Lory, Director, GTD Ltd.
Derick Campbell, Product Manager, Microsoft
Allison Robin, Director, MSF, Microsoft
Gaile Simmons, Technical Editor, Microsoft
Patricia Rytkonen, Technical Editor, Volt Technical Services
Reviewers
Jeff Carter, MSFmentor, U.S.
Nathan Dolly, Microsoft Consulting Services, U.S.
John S. Dranchak, Logic Control
Holly Dyas, Microsoft
Paul Glen, C2 Consulting, U.S.
Tom Gordon, Framework Deliveries, LLC
Paul Haynes, Microsoft
Hiroshi Koisumi, Microsoft Consulting Services, Japan
Eran Kolber, LIH Ltd, Israel
Shawn LaBelle, Microsoft Premier Support, U.S.
David Millet, Microsoft Consulting Services, U.S.
Ed Musters, Systemgroup Management Services, Canada
Alex Nicol, Microsoft Consulting Services, Canada
David Preedy, Gainsford Associates, U.K.
Jane Marie Rief, Thomson West
Dolph Santello, Microsoft Consulting Services, U.S.
Abstract
Microsoft® Solutions Framework (MSF) is a deliberate and disciplined approach to technology projects based on a defined set of principles, models, disciplines, concepts, guidelines, and proven practices from Microsoft. This white paper introduces MSF and provides an overview of its foundational principles, core models, and essential disciplines, focusing on how their application contributes to the
White Paper
Published: June 2003 For more information on Microsoft Solutions Framework, see http://www.microsoft.com/msf
Microsoft Solutions Framework version 3.0 Overview
Contents
Abstract 3
Audience 3
Introduction 3
MSF Origins and Brief History 4
MSF and Microsoft Operations Framework 6
Key MSF Terms 6
Foundational Principles 8
MSF Models 15
MSF Disciplines 18
Microsoft’s Use of MSF 21
Implementing MSF 23
Summary 24
Appendix: MSF, Industry Standards, and Methodologies 25
Credits
Contributors
Geoffrey Lory, Director, GTD Ltd.
Derick Campbell, Product Manager, Microsoft
Allison Robin, Director, MSF, Microsoft
Gaile Simmons, Technical Editor, Microsoft
Patricia Rytkonen, Technical Editor, Volt Technical Services
Reviewers
Jeff Carter, MSFmentor, U.S.
Nathan Dolly, Microsoft Consulting Services, U.S.
John S. Dranchak, Logic Control
Holly Dyas, Microsoft
Paul Glen, C2 Consulting, U.S.
Tom Gordon, Framework Deliveries, LLC
Paul Haynes, Microsoft
Hiroshi Koisumi, Microsoft Consulting Services, Japan
Eran Kolber, LIH Ltd, Israel
Shawn LaBelle, Microsoft Premier Support, U.S.
David Millet, Microsoft Consulting Services, U.S.
Ed Musters, Systemgroup Management Services, Canada
Alex Nicol, Microsoft Consulting Services, Canada
David Preedy, Gainsford Associates, U.K.
Jane Marie Rief, Thomson West
Dolph Santello, Microsoft Consulting Services, U.S.
Abstract
Microsoft® Solutions Framework (MSF) is a deliberate and disciplined approach to technology projects based on a defined set of principles, models, disciplines, concepts, guidelines, and proven practices from Microsoft. This white paper introduces MSF and provides an overview of its foundational principles, core models, and essential disciplines, focusing on how their application contributes to the